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The cost of government financing has fallen. Nazare: Fiscal discipline is validated by the markets

14:24, 31 Oct. 2025
Achieving a long-term borrowing cost of 6.93% is not a coincidence, but proof that fiscal discipline is validated by the markets, says Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare, following a new government bond swap operation.

Marius-Gabriel Lazurca appointed presidential advisor and national security advisor

14:22, 31 Oct. 2025
Marius-Gabriel Lazurca was appointed on Friday by President Nicușor Dan as presidential advisor and national security advisor.

Three detained in Rahova explosion accused of failing to fulfill their duties

14:28, 30 Oct. 2025
The three people detained in connection with the October 17 explosion in a Bucharest apartment building failed to properly fulfill their legal or professional duties regarding the identification of the type of defect in the gas supply system, prosecutors said on Thursday.

Oana Gheorghiu was sworn in as deputy prime minister. Grindeanu did not attend

14:25, 30 Oct. 2025
Oana Gheorghiu was sworn in as deputy prime minister on Thursday morning. PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu, who is also president of the Chamber of Deputies, did not attend the ceremony.

Horațiu Potra: I want to return to the country voluntarily. Announcement sent through lawyer

14:23, 30 Oct. 2025
Horațiu Potra sent a message through his lawyer, Șerban Moga, saying that he wants to return to the country voluntarily to prove his innocence. Potra had this discussion on Thursday with the United Arab Emirates Public Prosecutor's Office.

The Patriarchate extends the worship program at the National Cathedral until November 5

15:08, 29 Oct. 2025
The Romanian Patriarchate has announced the extension of the worship program at the National Cathedral, including nighttime hours, until Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at midnight. This decision comes in response to the large number of pilgrims wishing to visit the Holy Altar.

Oana Gheorghiu: My previous opinions do not bind the Romanian state

14:59, 29 Oct. 2025
Oana Gheorghiu has stated that all opinions expressed on her personal Facebook account prior to her appointment as Deputy Prime Minister do not commit the Romanian state or government in any way.

Moșteanu, asked if the US withdrawal is a step backward: I wish it weren’t so

14:58, 29 Oct. 2025
Minister of National Defense Ionuț Moșteanu has stated that the only change regarding American troops will occur at the Kogălniceanu base, from which the rotational brigade will depart.

The medical director of Buzău County Hospital, aged 37, was found dead in the emergency room

14:22, 28 Oct. 2025
The medical director of Buzău County Hospital, Ștefania Szabo, was found dead on Tuesday morning in the emergency room. She was 37 years old.

Bolojan: The deficit target we are proposing for next year should be close to 6%

14:19, 28 Oct. 2025
Romania is proposing a deficit target of close to 6% for 2026, Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Tuesday after meeting with Valdis Dombrovskis, European Commissioner for Economy.

Valdis Dombrovskis: The deficit target for 2026 must be met

14:17, 28 Oct. 2025
The deficit target for 2026 must be met, and it is important for Romania to maintain access to international capital markets, European Commissioner for Economy Valdis Dombrovskis said Tuesday in Bucharest.

PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu confirmed that there was a discussion about freezing the minimum wage

14:41, 27 Oct. 2025
PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu confirmed that there was a discussion within the coalition two weeks ago about freezing the minimum wage starting January 1, but circumstances have changed since then.

Trade unionists plan to protest on Wednesday

14:37, 27 Oct. 2025
Trade unionists plan to protest on Wednesday as Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan meets with trade unions and employers, according to Cartel Alfa leader Bogdan Hossu.

Gabriela Firea is transferring leadership of the PSD Bucharest Organization to Daniel Băluță

14:26, 27 Oct. 2025
PSD MEP Gabriela Firea, the former mayor of Bucharest, is transferring leadership of the PSD Bucharest Organization to Daniel Băluță, the mayor of Sector 4, who will be running for mayor of Bucharest.

Autopsy: Young people from Bacău found dead in Harghita died on October 20

14:33, 24 Oct. 2025
Preliminary autopsy findings regarding the two young individuals found dead in a car in Frumoasa, Harghita County, indicate that their deaths likely occurred on October 20, 2025.

Dan stated that there is no ongoing debate regarding magistrates’ pensions

14:21, 24 Oct. 2025
Romanian President Nicuşor Dan stated that there is no ongoing debate regarding magistrates' pensions, as there is a consensus that their current situation is abnormal. Therefore, he believes a referendum, as proposed by PNL First Vice President Ciprian Ciucu, is unnecessary.

Nicuşor Dan stated that many groups of people are not adequately protected by the Romanian state

14:20, 24 Oct. 2025
During a press conference prior to the European Council, Romanian President Nicuşor Dan stated that many groups of people are not adequately protected by the Romanian state.

Traffic Police clarifications regarding the incident at the Russian Embassy

14:39, 23 Oct. 2025
The DGPMB-Traffic Police Brigade has released an official statement regarding an incident that occurred last night at the Russian Embassy in Sector 1. A 53-year-old man attempted to force his way into the diplomatic headquarters.

The government is waiting the Constitutional Court’s reasoning for the new special pensions law

14:37, 23 Oct. 2025
The government currently lacks specific information about the new law on special pensions for magistrates, as the coalition has not yet reached a consensus on the issue. Executive spokesperson Ioana Dogioiu stated that the authorities are awaiting the Constitutional Court's reasoning.

„People should remain calm, as we are economically much stronger than Russia,” said Nicușor Dan

14:33, 23 Oct. 2025
"People should remain calm, as we are economically much stronger than Russia," said President Nicușor Dan when asked about General Fabien Mandon's statement. Mandon, the Chief of Staff of the French Army, indicated that the army is preparing for "a shock in three to four years."

High electricity prices in Romania, analyzed in EP. Decisive measures are called for

14:22, 22 Oct. 2025
The issue of high electricity prices in Romania is being debated in the European Parliament. Romanian MEP Dan Nica said that “decisive measures must be taken now” because the situation is seriously affecting the standard of living and the economy in Romania.

Nicușor Dan: Video surveillance systems in ICUs and UPUs become mandatory

14:03, 22 Oct. 2025
President Nicușor Dan says that through the law promulgated on Wednesday, which brings new regulations in the health sector, the installation of video surveillance systems in ICUs, emergency reception units and those intended for critical cardiac patients will become mandatory.

Chamber of Deputies adopts law on voluntary army

14:00, 22 Oct. 2025
The Chamber of Deputies adopted, on Wednesday, the draft law that allows Romanian citizens between the ages of 18 and 35 to voluntarily follow a basic military training program lasting up to four months.

Explosion in Rahova: The pipeline and the electrical cables lifted will be examined

13:57, 22 Oct. 2025
The gas pipeline and the electrical cables lifted by the authorities after the explosion at the Rahova apartment building will be examined by the best specialists, the authorities announced on Wednesday.

Villa prepared for Klaus Iohannis, put up for rent by RA-APPS for €35,000 per month

14:34, 21 Oct. 2025
The villa located at 86 Aviatorilor Boulevard in Bucharest, which was originally modernized for Klaus Iohannis, is now up for rent by the Autonomous Administration of State Protocol Assets (RA-APPS).

A new sabotage operation orchestrated by Russia in Romania

14:22, 21 Oct. 2025
The Romanian Intelligence Service (SRI) has announced that, in collaboration with national and international partners, it has thwarted a new sabotage operation orchestrated by Russia in Romania.

The CSM’s reaction after the Constitutional Court declared the special pensions law unconstitutional

14:10, 21 Oct. 2025
The Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) responded on Tuesday following the Constitutional Court's ruling that the law on service pensions is unconstitutional.

Romania must use all available resources to avoid issues this winter

14:00, 20 Oct. 2025
 Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan warned on Monday that Romania must utilize all available resources to avoid issues this winter. According to the minister, it is imperative to keep the coal-fired power plants operational to ensure a safe winter.

A notorious drug trafficker offered Romanian police €1,000,000 in cash in exchange for his release

13:49, 20 Oct. 2025
In an office at the IGP headquarters, a notorious drug trafficker offered Romanian police €1,000,000 in cash in exchange for his release. Negotiations with the fugitive, nicknamed "Musca," were conducted using Google Translate and recorded with a spy camera.

Pensioners with incomes below 2,500 lei will receive a special bonus of 400 lei in December

13:47, 20 Oct. 2025
Pensioners with incomes below 2,500 lei will receive a special bonus of 400 lei in December, announced Labor Minister Florin Manole on DCNews.

Victims of domestic violence will no longer have to pay court fees for divorce

12:45, 17 Oct. 2025
Victims of domestic violence will no longer have to pay court fees for divorce and property division petitions, according to a bill initiated by Alina Gorghiu, chair of the Joint Special Committee of the Chamber of Deputies and Senate, titled "Romania without Domestic Violence."

Judicial control for Major General Florentina Ioniță-Radu

12:44, 17 Oct. 2025
On Friday, the National Anti-Corruption Directorate (DNA) placed Major General Florentina Ioniță-Radu, commander of the Dr. Carol Davila Central Military Emergency University Hospital in Bucharest, under judicial control with a bail requirement of 1 million lei, which must be posted within 7 days.

An explosion occurred on Friday in an apartment building in Bucharest. Three people have died

12:40, 17 Oct. 2025
An explosion occurred on Friday morning in an apartment building in Sector 5 of Bucharest. So far, three people have died, and 17 victims have been taken to the hospital, while one person has refused transportation.

Budăi, ironically: Grandmothers who make jam are hitting Romania’s VAT gap. Leave them alone!

14:08, 16 Oct. 2025
PSD deputy Marius Budăi criticized the head of ANAF for blaming Romania’s VAT gap on grandmothers making homemade jam, calling the explanation absurd and urging authorities to focus instead on major tax evaders and large companies.

DNA on the searches at the head of the Central Military Hospital: Facts from the period 2020-2023

14:06, 16 Oct. 2025
Romania’s anti-corruption prosecutors (DNA) are investigating General Florentina Ioniță, head of the “Dr. Carol Davila” Military Hospital, and other military medical staff for alleged corruption-related crimes committed between 2020 and 2023.

Ivan: Romania takes an important step towards energy independence

13:56, 16 Oct. 2025
Romania has passed a law to restart several major hydroelectric projects, which will boost the country’s energy security and move it closer to energy independence.

Ionuț Moșteanu at NATO: We must move faster and better on the eastern flank

14:05, 15 Oct. 2025
Ahead of the NATO defense ministers' meeting in Brussels, Romanian Defense Minister Ionuț Moșteanu said that the Alliance must act "more effectively and quickly" on the eastern flank and announced his support for the Eastern Sentinel initiative.

Prosumer law adopted: Romanians can use energy produced at home for other homes

14:03, 15 Oct. 2025
On Wednesday, the Chamber of Deputies adopted the Prosumer Law, which allows Romanians to offset the energy produced in one home against bills from other addresses, thus facilitating access to green energy and reducing costs for households and public institutions.

Private pension payment law adopted by the Chamber of Deputies

14:01, 15 Oct. 2025
On Wednesday, the Chamber of Deputies, acting as the decision-making body, adopted the law establishing the method of payment of private pensions and stipulating that each participant will be able to withdraw up to 30% of the money accumulated in each private pension account once.

ANAF warns: New fake email campaign

12:50, 14 Oct. 2025
ANAF warns taxpayers about a new fake email campaign, sent in the name of the institution, from the address [email protected], through which they are notified of "a possible irregularity identified in the submitted tax returns".